Compassion

How do relationships contribute to our happiness? Many people equate being in a relationship with happiness and being single with loneliness or sadness. In reality, this is not always the case. Sometimes, it is better to be single and…

Since the first time they met, Jackie Rogers knew that Spanky and Roman, her two loving dogs, were going to be best buddies for life.  Today, two years after, they have become so attached to each other that it's as if one can feel what the…

Toxic people can have a seriously damaging impact on your life. The first step to detoxing from their poisonous personality, is to recognize the warning signs of a toxic person. We all have encountered a toxic person in our lives. The…

Victims of abuse are not always covered in bruises. Many are never even touched at all. However, the offense is just as destructive. Emotional abuse damages the victim psychologically. They become confused, and they lose their sense of…

It's no secret that when people truly delve into topics like happiness and mental health, they often turn to the ancient teachings of minds far greater than ours. Wisdom, true wisdom that is, is an old thing. It's something that develops…

Addiction. The dictionary definition is: “a physical or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, such as a drug or alcohol. In physical addiction, the body adapts to the substance being used and gradually requires increased amounts…

Altruism can be defined as acting selflessly towards our fellow humans for the greater good. And yes, science says it's sexy. In an age that is supposedly overrun by Darwin's survival of the fittest, a few acts of kindness can shift the…

Self-care is not a selfish or frivolous thing. It is time we stopped looking at this practice as a luxury. If we are to be our best and most useful selves, caring for our souls is a necessity. A happy and healthy person can accomplish…